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Multiprotocol SoC enables Thread and Bluetooth 5 connectivity
Nordic Semiconductor's latest multiprotocol SoC, the nRF52840, which supports both Bluetooth 5 (Bluetooth Low Energy) and IEEE 802.15.4 (the foundation of the Thread networking standard together with the OpenThread stack) is Thread 1.1 certified. The nRF52840 SoC passed all Thread certification tests while supporting Bluetooth 5 connectivity to a central device.
Plastic nanoparticles could improve cancer drug delivery
UNSW Sydney scientists have developed a way to control the shape of polymer molecules so they self-assemble into non-spherical nanoparticles - an advance that could improve the delivery of toxic drugs to tumours. "Very little in nature is perfectly spherical," says study senior author Professor Pall Thordarson of the UNSW School of Chemistry. "Most biological structures like cells, bacteria and viruses come in a variety of shapes includ...
Protecting against damage from ESD and transient voltage events
The new high speed AEC-Q101-qualified Controller Area Network (CAN) protector has been announced by electronic manufacturer components, Bourns. The company has designed its latest surge protection device to protect against damage from transient voltage events such as Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), interruption of inductive loads or lightning strikes.
Premature death of star is confirmed by astronomers
A group of Brazilian astronomers observed a pair of celestial objects rarely seen in the Milky Way: a very low-mass white dwarf and a brown dwarf. A white dwarf is the endpoint of the evolution of an intermediate- or low-mass star, with a mass between 0.5 and 8 times that of our Sun. A brown dwarf is a substellar object with mass intermediate between those of a star and a planet.
Toyota Material Handling UK to showcase Autopilot TAE050 at MMS 2017
Toyota Material Handling UK, who are appearing as headline sponsor at the Manufacturing Management Show, will be using the show as an opportunity to showcase its new product the Autopilot TAE050, which is set to bring automation to manufacturing sites across the UK.
Portable holographic microscope identifies diseased cells
A portable holographic field microscope developed by UConn optical engineers could provide medical professionals with a fast and reliable new tool for the identification of diseased cells and other biological specimens. The device, featured in a recent paper published by Applied Optics, uses the latest in digital camera sensor technology, advanced optical engineering, computational algorithms, and statistical analysis to provide rapid automa...
Disruptive bioengineering could stop cancer cells
Researchers at the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine have developed a new platform based on the CRISPR/Cas9 technology, to alter the way human cells respond to external signals, and provide new opportunities for stopping cancer cells from developing.
Drug-eluting coronary stent released in Europe
Abbott has announced it received CE Mark for XIENCE Sierra, the newest generation of the company's gold-standard XIENCE everolimus-eluting coronary stent system. CE Mark allows sale of the device in the European Union and other countries that recognise CE Mark. Advances in this generation of XIENCE — which is known for its exceptional safety — include new features that make it easier for cardiologists to successfully complete complex ...
Inscope Direct: the first laryngoscope with built-in suction
Inscope Medical Solutions has announced the first laryngoscope with integrated, controllable suction. The Inscope Direct is a disposable laryngoscope that allows clinicians to maintain a clear view of the airway. Designed to be the best choice for trauma intubations, the device eliminates the need to juggle between yankauer suction and the endotracheal tube while securing the airway. The device is available for demo during the American College of...
Coronary stent system receives CE mark
Medinol has announced that it obtained CE-mark for EluNIR, its novel Drug Eluting Stent featuring a unique stent design with low metal footprint and a proprietary elastomeric coating, both designed to optimise clinical outcomes. EluNIR demonstrated outstanding outcomes in two randomised pivotal studies.